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What chemical bonds must be broken to separate the two DNA strands during replication?
What chemical bonds must be broken to separate the two DNA strands during replication?
Which base is exclusively found in DNA and not in RNA?
Which base is exclusively found in DNA and not in RNA?
If RNA polymerase is malfunctioning, which of the following will occur?
If RNA polymerase is malfunctioning, which of the following will occur?
During transcription, DNA serves as a template for the formation of which molecule?
During transcription, DNA serves as a template for the formation of which molecule?
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Which of the following processes occurs in the cytoplasm of a cell?
Which of the following processes occurs in the cytoplasm of a cell?
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What is the correct flow of genetic information according to the central dogma of molecular biology?
What is the correct flow of genetic information according to the central dogma of molecular biology?
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Which type of RNA is responsible for transferring amino acids to the ribosomes?
Which type of RNA is responsible for transferring amino acids to the ribosomes?
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What happens to the strands of DNA before transcription can occur?
What happens to the strands of DNA before transcription can occur?
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Which of the following correctly describes the pairing of nitrogenous bases in DNA?
Which of the following correctly describes the pairing of nitrogenous bases in DNA?
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What components make up the rungs and sides of the DNA ladder?
What components make up the rungs and sides of the DNA ladder?
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Which process is specifically referred to as semiconservative?
Which process is specifically referred to as semiconservative?
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How do tRNAs recognize the correct codons on the mRNA?
How do tRNAs recognize the correct codons on the mRNA?
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Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding DNA during replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding DNA during replication?
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If an organism's DNA contains 18% adenine, what percentage of guanine would it contain?
If an organism's DNA contains 18% adenine, what percentage of guanine would it contain?
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Given 28% adenine and 22% guanine in DNA, what percentage of cytosine nucleotides is present?
Given 28% adenine and 22% guanine in DNA, what percentage of cytosine nucleotides is present?
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DNA replication is termed semiconservative because
DNA replication is termed semiconservative because
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Study Notes
DNA Transcription and Replication
- DNA is transcribed into mRNA, not amino acids
- RNA is not transcribed into amino acids
- mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA are transcribed from DNA
- The process where DNA makes a copy of itself is called DNA replication.
- Each DNA strand has one old strand and one new strand in the new DNA strand after replication (semiconservative replication).
Chargaff's Rules
- Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T)
- Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
DNA Structure
- DNA is shaped like a twisted ladder.
- The rungs of the ladder are nitrogenous bases (A, T, G, C)
- The sides of the ladder are sugar-phosphate molecules
DNA Replication
- The term semiconservative refers to DNA replication.
- Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix during the first step of replication.
Translation
- tRNAs carry amino acids to ribosomes.
- tRNAs bind to mRNA using complementary base pairing between the tRNA's anticodon and the mRNA's codon.
Genetic Information Flow
- Genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein (central dogma).
RNA Structure
- RNA is single-stranded, unlike DNA which is double-stranded.
- RNA contains uracil (U), instead of thymine (T) found in DNA.
Enzyme Roles in Replication
- DNA polymerase replicates DNA
- DNA ligase joins DNA fragments after replication
- Topoisomerase relieves tension during unwinding of DNA
DNA Composition
- If DNA has 18% adenine, it has 18% thymine, with that being 36% of the DNA composition meaning there is 64% guanine and cytosine
- If DNA has 28% adenine and 22% guanine, it has 22% cytosine meaning there is 56% of adenine and guanine in DNA.
Transcription vs. Replication
- DNA replication makes a copy of the entire DNA strand.
- Transcription makes a copy of a specific segment of DNA into mRNA.
Protein Synthesis
- tRNA transfers amino acids to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Translation occurs in the cytoplasm.
mRNA Creation
- RNA polymerase creates mRNA from a DNA template.
Process Location
- DNA replication and transcription take place in the nucleus.
- Translation happens in the cytoplasm.
Base Pair Change
- An mRNA sequence UACGCUAAU is a result of a DNA sequence AATAGCGTA because adenine (A) pairs with uracil (U) in RNA.
Process Requirement
- DNA must be unwound for both DNA replication and transcription.
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Test your knowledge on DNA structure, transcription, and replication processes. This quiz covers essential concepts such as Chargaff's rules, semiconservative replication, and the roles of different RNA types. Perfect for anyone studying genetics or molecular biology!
